Tile flooring cost in Fayetteville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,250
- Per sq ft
- $10 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $2,050 to $9,250 to install a tile floor at 200 sq ft, or $10 to $46 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 9% lower. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $21.47 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 20% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC, standard level
$4,200 to $7,050
About $21 to $35.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,850 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,200 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $3,550 | $6,750 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,450 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,650 | $9,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Fayetteville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Fayetteville wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.0) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Fayetteville. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Fayetteville quotes can differ
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Tile alone
Tile costs $2-$35 per sq ft before installation, which is what makes the range so wide.
Subfloor
Uneven or damaged subfloors need prep work before the tile goes down.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Fayetteville is 0.82 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Fayetteville metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $21.47 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.02 and $24.36 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.03 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.31 and $23.41 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 45.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($19.02) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 4.1% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 131,430 jobs in the Fayetteville area. That makes it the 166th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.02 | $21.47 | $24.36 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.31 | $21.03 | $23.41 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Fayetteville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −10% and shower pan −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −13% |
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,050 to $4,900
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,200 to $7,050
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,350 to $9,250
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,500 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $6,900 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,050 – $9,800 | $8,400 – $14,100 | $12,700 – $18,500 |
How Fayetteville compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fayetteville. Florence is the lowest at about $5,600 (midpoint, 200 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NCthis page | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Durham, NC65 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Burlington, NC75 miles | $2,000 – $9,200 | $5,600 | level |
| Wilmington, NC75 miles | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Florence, SC75 miles | $2,000 – $9,150 | $5,600 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #228 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,050; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $5,150 (midpoints, 200 sq ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 0% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $2,150 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +3% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $2,050 – $9,250 | $5,650 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $2,200 – $9,300 | $5,750 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $3,150 – $11,400 | $7,300 | +29% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | −1% |
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Tile flooring in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Fayetteville?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,250 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,200 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Fayetteville?
About $10 to $46 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $12 to $50.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Fayetteville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,650, which is 0% more than Fayetteville ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,650. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$1,500 to $6,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville is 0% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($5,650 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Fayetteville?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.47 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.02 to $24.36.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Fayetteville?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,900 and premium work $6,350 to $9,250. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Fayetteville
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.